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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,266.13, 40,904.67 and 9,735.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,266.13, 40,904.67 and 9,735.51 is: 14,605.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266.13 : 40,904.67 = 9,735.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266.13/40,904.67 = 9,735.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266.13x = 40,904.67 × 9,735.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266.13x = 398,227,823.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,227,823.83/27,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,605.22

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